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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.41, 6,845.37 and 2,864.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.41, 6,845.37 and 2,864.54 is: 3,953.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.41 : 6,845.37 = 2,864.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.41/6,845.37 = 2,864.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.41x = 6,845.37 × 2,864.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.41x = 19,608,801.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,608,801.95/4,960.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.06

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